ASPIRE Oneonta Counselor

Job Description:

The ASPIRE Oneonta Counselor position at SUNY Oneonta is a great opportunity to work in our Access and Opportunity Program, advancing the mission of the University and promoting academic excellence. We highly encourage applicants to apply for this wonderful opportunity, where you will provide academic, career, financial, and personal counseling to a caseload of ACE students. This is a full-time position with standard office hours from Monday to Friday. Occasionally, you may be required to work on weekends, evenings, or holidays.

The ASPIRE counselor is a professional educator who will share responsibility for creating an environment where students are appreciated, supported, and encouraged to excel. ASPIRE Oneonta is an academic and personal support program that serves 25-30 socioeconomically disadvantaged and first-generation students. You will assist with and provide comprehensive services and support to first-year, first-generation university students from New York State who face academic and financial challenges. The program includes a month-long Summer Academy where students make friends, become familiar with the campus, and prepare for a successful transition to university. 

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or the Aspire Oneonta Program .

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide personal, academic, career, social, and financial advising for students
• Instruct courses related to student development and success
• Assist with the AOP program's residential life or coordinating academic support services for a pre-freshman summer bridge program
• Assist with reviewing admissions applications for ASPIRE
• Work with interns or student staff, and development and coordination of student programming, as well as collaboration with other departments and committees.

Salary: $57,151. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits .

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• A valid driver's license
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications
• Effective written communication and presentation skills
• Experience providing personal, academic, financial, or career counseling to students

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience conducting admissions application review
• Demonstration of ability to plan and execute successful student programs
• Experience working in programs that serve socio-economically disadvantaged students
• Experience utilizing higher education computer applications such as Banner, SLATE, and Degree Works
• Bilingual skills in Spanish preferred
• Experience working with and serving diverse populations

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service, and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains, about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's Indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity . Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.

Application Instructions:

To apply online, go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=190179 . Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).

For other employment and regional opportunities, please visit our website at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/about-oneonta/employment .